Every Academy Award-Winning Movie, Back to Back, Starting With the First

Who’s “Me”?

You can call me Bogie. But don't expect me to answer to that.

My name is Bill.

One morning I awoke and realized I wanted to accomplish a few things before my next birthday. So I designed a one-year regimen that will immerse me in four of mankind's finest achievements, from literature to music. And a lot in between.

My 81 Days With Oscar begins August 20th and ends November 8th, 2009.

For more regarding this leg of my year-long journey, visit The Rules page.

And the winner is…another adaptation! What a surprise.
This makes three adaptations (a movie based on a novel, short story, or play) in a row. And a total of 13 adaptations out of 20 Oscar-winning films, which is a whopping 65%.
Gentleman’s Agreement, the movie, is based on the novel of the same name, written by [...]

Another adaptation, the 12th out of 19 Oscar-winning movies, and the second in a row. At this point, Hollywood makes a movie out of a novel, short story, or play 63% of the time – a remarkable statistic!
The Best Years Of Our Lives was directed by William Wyler (1902-1981), who also directed Mrs. Miniver. [...]